Referred to as A[aAChampion City, A[aA A[aAHome City, A[aA and A[aACity of Roses, A[aA SpringfieldA[aa[s diversity and pride inspires various nicknames from its residents. First settled in 1799, Springfield quickly grew to become one of OhioA[aa[s most important industrial towns, the products of its great factories encircling the globe. Springfield is a compilation of historic photographs collected by author Harry Laybourne over the past 43 years. Using over two hundred images combined with historical explanations, this book chronicles the townA[aa[s history from 1890 to present. Laybourne gives the reader a chance to experience what Springfield was like in the Good Old Days with fascinating scenes of its people and placesA[aathe lively downtown area, its beautiful parks, theaters and opera houses, swimming beaches, universities, bustling factories and businesses, as well as views of several buildings that no longer line the streets of downtown Springfield.

For the person who questions life in the world of the twenty-first century and who struggles within themselves, this book named Excelsior sheds new light. More than an extended autobiography, this writing by E. James Dickey provides insight into everyday issues that can be found within the spiritual roots of our lives. In essence, Excelsior transforms life from the negative to the positive in a way that is helpful, meaningful, and joyous!

Jacob Bernhard, Sr. was born in about 1715 in Germany. He emigrated in 1738 and settled in Pennsylvania. He married Anna Maria and the had three known children, Jacob, Elizabeth and Peter. He died 1 October 1784. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Ohio, Oklahoma, Indiana and Ontario.

Lists buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts that possess historical significance as defined by the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, in every state.